Yes - that's exactly what it means.
If I had to guess, I'd say it was likely an encased coin at one time.
Howdy afenn - Welcome to the Forum !! Take a look at any coin in your pocket - you'll find the same thing. That is how they were made.
I probably would. But I wouldn't buy an Ike, SBA or Sackie at the same price.
Oh nuttin much, I was givin away free gold that day. Weren't you here ?? :rolling: :D Actually I think all the...
Yup - 4th edition. They have the AGW correct, but the wrong total weight. Chalk another one up for Krause :(
If you read through this forum a bit you'll quickly find that there are only 4 grading companies you can trust - NGC - PCGS - ANACS - ICG - that's...
I'm more concerned about the people who don't know about or understand the difference between the two slabs. A newbie will ask " what grading...
You mean like this ? [IMG] As gx said, they call it copper spotting. But that particular coin I posted just above is .986 gold - and it...
If it were me I wouldn't. But a lot of people do. You might want to do a search on the forum for the words "coin storage". You'll find a lot of...
Yes. Just the size is different.
Right - HERE
Well then SHAME on all of them :loud: To tell ya the truth I'm really beginning to wonder about all these changes at ANACS. I'm not so sure...
Quite true - it also has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of the coin either. PCGS started this first strike slabbing nonsense and...
Howdy coininspector - Welcome to the Forum !! I'd readily agree with everything you said - except the first sentence. Yeah, it can take years...
If you say so gx - all I can go by is what Krause says - Y #62 1898 AI' 6.4516 grams - AGW .1244 oz Granted, the 1896 AI' 5 rouble, Y...
Congrats Magman !! :thumb:
VF30 as per ANA standards Obverse - Curls above eye, ear & clasp are worn and almost smooth in spots. Balance of hair is well detailed. Ear &...
Based on your description it sounds like some kind of gold round made by a private mint. It's possible it's a commem coin issued by a foriegn...
Ian - what book you reading pal :confused: As I said in my first post on this - the correct weight for an 1898 gold 5 rouble is 6.4516...
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